Prepare against Andrew C Waters
United Kingdom · World #79,458 classical · FIDE ID 417998
When preparing against Andrew C Waters, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (56%).
Our database contains 67 games by Andrew C Waters, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrew C Waters's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrew C Waters before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,791 | 1,866 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,814 | 1,827 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,856 | 1,856 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 15 | 22 | 30 | 22.4% |
| As White | 35 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 25.7% |
| As Black | 32 | 6 | 9 | 17 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrew C Waters's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrew C Waters's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 100.0% | 44.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.3% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Waters usually continues Nf3 (30.8% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Waters usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Waters usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Andrew C Waters's chess games
All 67 games by Andrew C Waters in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 15 wins, 22 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Keith D F Gregory | 2,069 | Dorset Open | E91 |
| Nov 2006 | Anthony P Cullen | 2,064 | Civil Service Open | B03 |
| Nov 2010 | Peter J Batchelor | 2,050 | Brighton Open | B23 |
| Nov 2010 | Peter J E Ackley | 2,035 | Brighton Open | A21 |
| Nov 2006 | Philip R Bonafont | 2,008 | Civil Service Open | B99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Open | 2012 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,948 |
| Dorset Open | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,913 |
| Margate Thanet Open | 2014 | 8 | 2 | 1,734 |
| English Seniors 65+ | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,830 |
| Civil Service Major Open | 2005 | 5 | 3 | 1,756 |
| Civil Service Open | 2006 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,092 |
| Bedford e2e4 U2000 | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,710 |
| Crawley e2e4 Gatwick Open U1950 | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 1,765 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrew C Waters's chess games?
67 games by Andrew C Waters, from Dec 2012 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Andrew C Waters has played.
What does Andrew C Waters play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Andrew C Waters opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrew C Waters answers 1...Nf6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Andrew C Waters play as White?
As White, Andrew C Waters's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrew C Waters play as Black?
As Black, Andrew C Waters most often plays: Alekhine Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Andrew C Waters's FIDE rating?
Andrew C Waters is currently rated 1,791 in classical chess, 1,814 in rapid and 1,856 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,866 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Andrew C Waters played?
Our database contains 67 games by Andrew C Waters, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 22 draws, 30 losses (22.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrew C Waters?
67 games by Andrew C Waters reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.